NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2023 Mazda MAZDA3, 3 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA MAZDA3.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 25.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 25.0% |
| ENGINE | 2 | 16.7% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 16.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 16.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 8.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 8.3% |
| STEERING | 1 | 8.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 8.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 4 | 33.3% | 0.93 |
| electrical electronic | 2 | 16.7% | 0.73 |
| loss of control | 2 | 16.7% | 0.83 |
| fire or overheating | 1 | 8.3% | 0.98 |
| noise or comfort | 1 | 8.3% | 1.00 |
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 8.3% | 0.79 |
| visibility or lighting | 1 | 8.3% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 5 | 41.7% | 0.85 |
| low | 3 | 25.0% | 0.77 |
| critical | 2 | 16.7% | 0.86 |
| high | 2 | 16.7% | 1.00 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 12 tagged complaints of 12 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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329 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 124 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 77 |
| ENGINE | 52 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
| EQUIPMENT | 32 |
| STRUCTURE | 32 |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 |
Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-042/26 06/30/26 DESCRIPTION Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and Getting St
Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during t
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda A
Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the MyMazda App showing incorrect clock and/or tire pressures and/or tire pressure missin
Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
Date: 2026-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall has been completed. NOTE: Once the warranty claim for the recall campaign is approved by Mazda Japan, the recall notificat
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Some vehicle may exhibit the CHECK ENGINE light on with DTC P0524 (Engine oil pressure control system: Oil pressure decrease) and no abnormal engine noise. This may be caused by a malfunction of the oil pressure control valve (located at the rear of the engine block near the oil filter) due to machi
Date: 2026-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.
DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the electric power steering warning light illuminates after engine start and DTC U2011:1C is stored. Zinc-plated whisker may form inside the EPS motor and trigger the DTC. However, since it is cleared when power is supplied during DTC detection, normal op
Date: 2026-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-063/24 09/06/24 DESCRIPTION The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can malfunction with the following symptoms if the rear side radar sensors are installed facing the wrong direction.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| MAZDA3 | 12 |
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